We’ve been around the coffee block for a while to know that nothing can beat ice and coffee. Also, no matter how many variations or methods you try, anything that you make with coffee can easily be assumed to be a delicious beverage.
Iced Cappuccino is another one of those beverages. If you enjoy cappuccino then the flavor of strong espresso with iced milk and creamy milk foam is a combination you will truly relish. For those few of you who have never tried a cappuccino, but also wanted to, start with an iced version!
What Is A Cappuccino?
Cappuccino is a classic espresso-based drink and is a staple in coffee shops all over the world. It consits of basic ingredients like Espresso, Steamed milk, and Milk Foam. Proportionally speaking it consists of ⅓ part espresso, ⅓ part steamed milk and ⅓ part milk foam.
The famous drink originated in Italy, where it was a small drink consisting of brewed coffee mixed with milk or cream until the color of the drink resembled the color of the monk’s capuchin robes (which is also where the name ‘cappuccino’ derived from).
Now, It has become one of the most famous coffee drinks that are available mostly in coffee shops all around the world. And are also available in many different flavors such as caramel, french vanilla, mocha, etc!
What Is An Iced Cappuccino?
Iced Cappuccino is basically the iced version of regular cappuccino except it is even more refreshing than a hot coffee. It is made using espresso, milk, ice, and milk foam.
How To Make An Iced Cappuccino At Home?
There are a few things in life that cannot be missed. The joy of having an iced coffee beverage during peak summers is one of them. The good news is you do not need to go to a cafe to get an iced cappuccino. You can in fact make this refreshing and delicious beverage at home. Prepare these simple ingredients and get started with the recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 shots of chilled espresso
- ¼ cup chilled milk
- ¼ cup milk for cold foam
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup ice
Process
1. The first step is easy, pull two shots of espresso from an espresso machine. If you do not have an espresso machine you can also use other forms of brewed coffee.
2. Next, chill the expresso in the freezer for a while. Once cooled, add it to a glass.
3. Stir together espresso, chilled milk, and sugar. Take a tall glass, add ice and coffee mix.
4. Use a milk frother and prepare some cold foam. Milk foam is an important step in cappuccino and cannot be skipped.
5. Finally top it with some cinnamon, or caramel syrup, or serve as it is!
Preparing The Espresso
One of the most basic steps but also an important part of any coffee recipe – is to get the coffee right. If you pick the wrong coffee type or under-extract or over-extract the coffee, you can seriously mess up a good beverage.
For iced cappuccino, make sure you are using dark roast good-quality coffee and picking the right method to brew the coffee. We suggest using an espresso machine for the espresso, but if you do not have one you can also try other methods of brewed coffee.
Cold brew can also work as an amazing option since you need chilled coffee anyway. This how all you need to know about cold brew and how to make it. Another option is to invest in a portable espresso machine, this is somewhat an affordable option.
If you prefer using a french press or drip coffee, you can work with that as well. Just be sure to brew a strong cup of coffee so it balances well with the milk. Avoid using instant coffee for this recipe, until you have to. Since instant coffee will not bring out the same flavor and taste as brewed coffee.
Preparing The Cold Foam
Cold Foam is basically non-fat milk shaken and frothed into stiff bubbly foam. Cold foam and microfoam (one used to make pretty latte arts) are similar as the key ingredient here is the milk protein, which is used to create foam from milk.
You can make cold foam in a number of different ways. One of the most common ways of foaming ways is using a professional Milk Frother. An electric milk frother does the job best but you can also use a handheld frother.
Here is our recommendation of the 8 best milk frothers for cold foam.
Alternatively, if you do not want to invest in a milk frother, there are certainly other methods that can help you prepare cold foam at home. Here are 9 ways to froth milk at home without a frother.
Can Iced Cappuccino Be Vegan?
In case you are wondering if you can make a vegan version of iced cappuccino, you definitely can. All you need to do is switch the dairy with your vegan milk. Follow the same steps but with vegan milk options.
Can You Get Cold foam With Almond Milk?
As we said, the milk foam is an important step in iced cappuccino and cannot be missed, even if you are using vegan milk. The good news is you can get cold foam with almond milk.
Follow this guide to learn how to get cold foam with almond milk.
Can You Get Cold foam With Oat Milk?
Just like almond milk you can also froth oat milk and make refreshing cold foam for your iced beverages. Here is a post that will walk you through getting cold foam for oat milk.
While you are at it you might also want to consider trying this refreshing cold brew with cinnamon oat milk cold foam recipe. If you’re a vegan or like oat milk, you will really enjoy this recipe.
Some More Cappuccino Recipes You Will Enjoy!
1. Caramel Cappuccino
The recipe adds a twist to the Classic Cappuccino. Adding caramel to coffee gives it an extra hint of sweetness and also helps in balancing the bitter taste of coffee.
2. Mocha Cappuccino
Adding chocolate to your regular cappuccino makes it so much more fun, delicious and unique. You will want to make this yummy drink every single day.
3. French Vanilla Cappuccino
If you love Cappuccino, we promise you will love the French Vanilla Cappuccino even more! Classic french vanilla paired with strong coffee and creamy milk, it can’t get better than this.
Enjoy This Iced Coffee Beverage!
Nothing beat the summer heat better than iced coffee. This iced cappuccino recipe is sweet, creamy, and delicious, so much so you would want to make it every day.
You can also add chocolate, caramel, vanilla, or hazelnut syrup for some fun and a twist to the drink. Try this recipe out and let us know if you enjoy it!
Easy Iced Cappuccino Recipe To Make At Home
Ingredients
- 2 shots chilled espresso
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cold foam
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup ice
Instructions
- Pull two shots of espresso and chill it in the freezer.
- Stir together espresso, sugar and milk.
- Add ice and the coffee mix in a glass. Froth milk and pout it over the coffee.
- Sprinkle some cinnamon if you would like.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Iced cappuccino and iced latte are very similar beverages. The underlying difference between the two is that iced cappuccino has more equal parts of milk and milk foam and latte has more milk and only a little milk foam.
Both frappuccino and cappuccino are famous coffee beverages but they are not the same. Frappuccino is a trademarked Starbucks drink and may or may not contain coffee in it. While all cappuccinos have coffee in them.
Yes, iced cappuccino contains coffee and so it has caffeine.
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